Shaun Pizzonia

Shaun Pizzonia (born March 9, 1968), better known by his stage name Sting International, is an American record producer, DJ, sound engineer. He best known for his work with Jamaican musician Shaggy, having produced his hit songs "It Wasn't Me" and "Angel", as well as English musician Sting (no relation).

Pizzonia was well known for his knowledge across numerous genres, and is one of the most in-demand radio and club DJs. He has been influential in broadening dancehall reggae's audience. The name "Sting International" is based on an acronym of four DJ names: Shaun, Tony, Ian and Gary. "I threw an N in there and got STING, and I added International to it because it sounded f**king grand and everybody loved it."

Selected works "Oh Carolina" single (1993) – producer "Big Up" single (1993) – producer, co-writer Boombastic album (1995) – producer, arranger, performer, co-writer "It Wasn't Me" single (2000) – producer, co-writer "Angel" single (2000) – producer Clothes Drop album (2005) – co-writer Intoxication album (2007) – producer, co-writer "Everything You Need" track (2011) – performer Summer in Kingston album (2011) – producer, co-writer Rise album (2012) – co-writer 44/876 album (2018) – producer, co-writer

Awards and nominations Grammy Awards